Frankie Garcia: Professional Harley Davidson Racer Discusses Losing His Brother To Addiction

Frankie Garcia joins South Coast Chronicles and shares his heartfelt story of family, addiction, and loss. Frankie opens up about his brother’s tragic fentanyl overdose and the drive behind starting Two Lanes of Freedom. They dive into the stark reality of drug addiction and the importance of awareness, with Frankie shedding light on personal struggles and the broader societal issue. This episode offers a raw, intimate look at the real impact of the fentanyl crisis and Frankie’s journey from grief to advocacy.

0:57 – Reviving Two Lanes of Freedom against addiction, particularly fentanyl.

5:48 – Brother pursued stability and Frankie raced motorcycles.

7:17 – Questioning, confronting suspicions, and gradually convincing others.

11:31 – Injury led to addiction and limited help was available.

15:54 – Struggling with a loved one’s addiction, finding ways to cope, and helping others in similar situations. 

17:14 – Struggled to guide younger sibling and regrets getting angry.

21:41 – Supports addicts with love and understanding of their situation.

24:14 – Family honors deceased sibling by finding strength in racing and memories of their brother’s spirit. 

27:49 – Raising funds for important causes and to raise awareness.

30:02 – Focusing on 2024, improving, and planning for next year.